The thought of Paul Ricoeur continues its profound effect on theology religious studies and biblical interpretation. Introduced by Mark Wallace the twenty-one papers collected in this volume-some familiar many translated here for the first time-constitute the most comprehensive anthology of Ricoeur s writings in religion since 1970. The writings are thematically divided into five parts: the study of religion philosophers of religion the Bible and genre theological overtures practical theology Ricoeur s hermeneutical orientation and his deep sensitivity to the mystery and power of religious language offer fresh insight into the transformative potential of sacred literature including the Bible.